India Current Affairs — Last 12 months
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Tue, 16 Jun 2026
CSIR licenses seven technologies, releases ten Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravyas and hands quantum vapor cells to DRDO
On 16 June 2026 at CSIR Headquarters, New Delhi, CSIR transferred seven technologies to industry, released ten Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravyas and handed over quantum sensing vapor cells to DRDO.
Railways approves ₹755 crore Champa–Korba third line on key coal corridor
On 16 June 2026, the Ministry of Railways announced approval of the 42-km Champa–Korba Third Line of South East Central Railway at an estimated cost of ₹755 crore.
DDWS holds 9th District Collectors' Peyjal Samvad on Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
On 16 June 2026, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation held the 9th District Collectors' Peyjal Samvad by video conference to speed up Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
VB-G RAM G national launch to begin from Andhra Pradesh on 1 July 2026, announces Shivraj Singh Chouhan
On 16 June 2026 in New Delhi, Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the national launch of VB-G RAM G will take place from Andhra Pradesh on 1 July 2026.
10th Thailand–India Defence Dialogue in Bangkok agrees to deepen defence industry collaboration
On 16 June 2026 in Bangkok, India and Thailand held the 10th Thailand–India Defence Dialogue and agreed to deepen collaboration in defence manufacturing, research, innovation and capability development.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurates national level of Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026
PIB reported on 16 June 2026 that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the national level of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026 in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, with representatives from 757 universities and institutions.
NHAI moves towards predictive asset management for National Highway maintenance
On 16 June 2026, NHAI announced a shift to predictive asset management for operations and maintenance of National Highways, anchored on large-scale asset condition monitoring.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026
DRDO flight-tests Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island
On 15 June 2026, DRDO successfully flight-tested the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.
New WPI series with base year 2022-23 released, along with Producer Price Indices
On 15 June 2026, the Office of the Economic Adviser, DPIIT, released the revised WPI series with base year 2022-23, replacing the 2011-12 series, along with new Producer Price Indices.
PM Modi's State Visit to Slovakia: ties elevated to Comprehensive Partnership; Order of the White Double Cross conferred
On 15 June 2026, PM Narendra Modi paid a State Visit to Slovakia, the first by an Indian PM since Slovakia's independence in 1993, and received the Order of the White Double Cross, First Class.
ASI and National Museum of Denmark sign MoU to search for the 1619 wreck of Danish ship Oresund off Karaikal
The ASI's Underwater Archaeology Wing and the National Museum of Denmark have signed an MoU to locate and document the Danish ship Oresund, wrecked off Karaikal, Puducherry, in 1619 CE.
'Nyaya Prabodh' legal awareness campaign launched at Dharamshala Tele-Law workshop and Reforms Utsav
On 15 June 2026 at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, the Department of Justice launched 'Nyaya Prabodh – Awakening to Justice', a year-long legal awareness campaign, at a Tele-Law regional workshop and Reforms Utsav.
Kavach sanctioned on 811 route km of Northern Railway's Ambala Division at ₹201 crore
Indian Railways has approved Kavach on the balance broad-gauge sections of the Ambala Division of Northern Railway, covering 811 route km at a cost of ₹201 crore.
Two new NCC State Directorates approved for Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand, raising total to 19
The Ministry of Defence has approved two new independent NCC State Directorates in Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand, increasing the total from 17 to 19.
India's April–May 2026-27 exports estimated at US$ 162.69 billion, up 14.66%
India's cumulative merchandise and services exports for April–May 2026-27 are estimated at US$ 162.69 billion, up 14.66% from US$ 141.89 billion a year earlier, per data released on 15 June 2026.
PLFS monthly bulletin for May 2026: LFPR 54.4%, urban unemployment rate 6.4%
The PLFS monthly bulletin for May 2026, released on 15 June 2026, put LFPR at 54.4%, WPR at 51.4% and the urban unemployment rate at 6.4%.
Foundation stone laid for ₹31.21 crore Integrated Aqua Park at Bhojpur; NFDB Regional Centre opens in Patna
On 15 June 2026 in Bihar, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh and CM Samrat Choudhary laid the foundation stone of an Integrated Aqua Park at Vanasaur Fish Seed Farm, Bhojpur, and inaugurated the NFDB Regional Centre at Patna.
19th Mumbai International Film Festival opens at Ravindra Natya Mandir
On 15 June 2026, the 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) opened at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Mumbai.
Foundation stone laid for ₹170 crore MSME Technology Centre at Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji
On 15 June 2026 at Khizarsarai, Gaya Ji, Bihar, MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and CM Samrat Choudhary laid the foundation stone of a Technology Centre aiming to train about 7,000 people a year.
Kavach 4.0 sanctioned on 598 route km of Ahmedabad Division in Gujarat at ₹140 crore
Indian Railways has approved Kavach Version 4.0 on 598 route km covering 48 block sections of Western Railway's Ahmedabad Division in Gujarat, at ₹140 crore.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Modi–Macron talks at Villa Kerylos, Nice: Innovation Roadmap 2030, AI governance working group and ISRO–CNES pact
On 14 June 2026 at Villa Kerylos in Nice, PM Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron held talks; outcomes include the India–France Innovation Roadmap 2030 and a joint AI Working Group on AI governance.
PM Modi and President Macron inaugurate maiden Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice
On 14 June 2026, PM Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates 2026 at the Palais des Expositions, Nice.
Six new urea plants since 2014 add 76.2 LMT capacity; urea output hit record 314.07 LMT in 2023-24
A Department of Fertilizers note of 14 June 2026 says six new mega urea plants added 76.2 LMT of annual capacity since 2014, and urea production rose from 225 LMT in 2014-15 to a record 314.07 LMT in 2023-24.
National Highway network grows from 91,287 km in 2014 to 1,46,572 km; Delhi–Mumbai Expressway to be longest access-controlled expressway
A MoRTH note of 14 June 2026 says the National Highway network grew from about 91,287 km in 2014 to over 1,46,572 km in FY 2025-26, nearly 61% more.
Project Great Indian Bustard adds three chicks; captive stock reaches 94
On 14 June 2026, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said Project GIB added three chicks, taking captive stock to 94 and chicks hatched in the fourth breeding year to 26.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan lays foundation of model Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Berkhedi Jetu, Vidisha
On 14 June 2026 at Berkhedi Jetu in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid the foundation stone of a model Krishi Vigyan Kendra, planned as a 49-acre live laboratory of modern farming.
Ministry of Ayush sets Guinness World Record for most viewers of a YouTube live Yoga stream
On 14 June 2026, the Ministry of Ayush set a Guinness World Record for the most viewers of a YouTube live Yoga stream, with 4,35,831 viewers, ahead of International Day of Yoga 2026.
India–France MoU for National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics at NSTI Kanpur
An India–France MoU signed during PM Modi's visit to France on 14 June 2026 provides for a National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics and Allied Sectors at NSTI, Kanpur.
NFDC announces 'WAVES Doc Bazaar Recommends' projects for second WAVES Doc Bazaar at MIFF
On 14 June 2026, NFDC announced projects selected under 'WAVES Doc Bazaar Recommends' for the second WAVES Doc Bazaar, to be held during the 19th MIFF in Mumbai.
India–France ATL Bridge to set up first School Innovation Lab in France
Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and La Fondation Dassault Systèmes launched the India–France ATL Bridge, which establishes the first School Innovation Lab in France on the Atal Tinkering Lab model.